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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds and Essen takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 48m
Duration
971 km
Distance
€326
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
8h 45m
€238–482

Leeds to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leeds and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 971 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Leeds to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 45m.

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